Gado-Gado (Indonesian Veggie Salad In A Spicy Peanu

Name: Gado-Gado (Indonesian Veggie Salad In A Spicy Peanut Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the salad; 100 g bean sprouts; 100 g cabbage, washed and shredded; 100 g bean curd, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 100 g potatoes, cooked, peeled and sliced; 100 g green beans, blanched; 100 g carrots, washed, sliced and blanched; 100 g cucumbers, washed and sliced (with the peel on); For the dressing; 100 g flaked coconut (fresh or desiccated); 1 cup hot water; 1 onion, peeled, washed and finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, peeled, washed and finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons peanut oil; 100 g peanut butter; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon sugar; salt; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Servings: persons

For the salad
100 g bean sprouts
100 g cabbage, washed and shredded
100 g bean curd, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
100 g potatoes, cooked, peeled and sliced
100 g green beans, blanched
100 g carrots, washed, sliced and blanched
100 g cucumbers, washed and sliced (with the peel on)
For the dressing
100 g flaked coconut (fresh or desiccated)
1 cup hot water
1 onion, peeled, washed and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled, washed and finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons peanut oil
100 g peanut butter
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
salt
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

1
Put the coconut in a blender.
2
Add 1 cup of hot{not boiling} water.
3
Cover and blend on high speed for about 1/2 a minute.
4
Heat the oil in a 2 quart-sized saucepan.
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Toss in the onion and garlic.
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Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
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Stir in the remaining ingredients for the dressing and the blended coconut-water mixture.
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Bring to a boil, stirring continuosuly as you do so.
9
Lower flame and allow the sauce to simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
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This takes about 3 minutes.
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Now, start preparing the salad.
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In a bowl, put the cabbage and bean sprouts.
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Add enough boiling water over these veggies to cover'em.
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Let this stand for 2 minutes.
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Drain completely.
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In a pan, fry the bean curd in oil, over medium flame, turning the pieces over gently, until it is light brown in colour.
17
Remove and drain on clean kitchen paper towels.
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Toss in the potatoes into the same skillet.
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Stir and cook until they turn light brownish in colour.
20
On a beautiful silver platter, arrange the bean sprouts, cabbage and other veggies nicely.
21
Pour the warm dressing over the salad or serve it separately as a dip- your choice!
22
Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the salad, 100 g bean sprouts, 100 g cabbage, washed and shredded, 100 g bean curd, cut into 1 inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Gado-Gado (Indonesian Veggie Salad In A Spicy Peanut Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Gado-Gado (Indonesian Veggie Salad In A Spicy Peanut Dressing

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